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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Specialized Ayurvedic Medicated Thread Technique, IFTAK (Interception of Fistulous Tract and Application of Kshar Sutra), in the Management of High Anal Fistula

Efficacy of IFTAK in the Management of High Anal Fistula: An Open-Label Single-Arm Exploratory Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100188
Enrollment
37
Registered
2026-01-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K603- Anal fistula

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Shahbaj Khan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: High anal fistula in ano as per Saint James classification of grade three four and five. Patients who are fit for surgery irrespective of age sex caste religion and occupation. Patients with controlled hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients unfit for anesthesia Fistula in Ano secondary to other diseases which are stated below like tuberculosis uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes mellitus ulcerative colitis with fistula in Ano CA rectum and CA colon and VDRL HIV HBsAg positive patients. Osteomyelitis of pelvic bones like coccyx and bleeding disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Primary End Points: Complete healing of fistulous tract. Secondary End Points: Reduction in post-operative pain will be assessed by VAS score, Reduction in pus discharge. Primary End Points: Complete healing of fistulous tract. Timepoint: 2 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary End Points: Reduction in post-operative pain will be assessed by VAS score, Reduction in pus discharge. Timepoint: 3 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf Dr Vyasadeva Mahanta

All India institute of ayurveda

awadheshoct20@gmail.com7376887965

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026